Midland Graphics Plus opens on the Circle

By John Kennett jkennett@mdn.net

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7:01 am EDT, Monday, July 1, 2013

SEAN PROCTOR | sproctor@mdn.netShawn Dean, owner, and Justin Barnett, co-owner, of Midland Graphics Plus, located at 66 Ashman Circle. The business has been open since the beginning of May and specializes in custom decals, including vinyl decals and athletic decals such as logos for uniforms. They also make clothing, magnets, banners, billboards and more. less

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SEAN PROCTOR | sproctor@mdn.netShawn Dean, owner, and Justin Barnett, co-owner, of Midland Graphics Plus, located at 66 Ashman Circle. The business has been open since the beginning of May and specializes in custom decals, including vinyl decals and athletic decals such as logos for uniforms. They also make clothing, magnets, banners, billboards and more. less

SEAN PROCTOR | sproctor@mdn.netShawn Dean, owner, and Justin Barnett, co-owner, of Midland Graphics Plus, located at 66 Ashman Circle. The business has been open since the beginning of May and specializes in ... more

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Following his dream of being an entrepreneur, Shawn Dean left his job with a major local employer to start his own business.

Dean left his position as a buyer for Dow Kokam to open Midland Graphics Plus.

“We’re a friendly, locally-owned company looking to improve the local community and the State of Michigan via marketing and advertising products,” Dean said. “I’m an entrepreneur and believe that we can do it, if given the right direction and education.”

Having received an associate’s degree from Delta College, Dean is working toward a degree in business management from Northwood University, a school which inspires the entrepreneurial spirit.

“We’ll have everything you need in window decals,” Dean said. “Our goal is to have a different edge and style and charisma to our business. We’re going to appeal to the younger generation.”

Based on initial feedback from posts on the Midland Graphics Plus Facebook page, the company is well on its way to achieving that goal.

“The owners are great at what they do,” stated one post.

But Dean is seeking new clients.

“We will offer 50 percent off a one-time order to any local business that opens an account,” said the former Marine.

Business hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. To contact Midland Graphics Plus, call (989) 486-9464. In the near future, people can visit midlandgraphicsplus.com to connect with the business.